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Liquid Dairy Products Analyzer - LactoScope FT-A
The LactoScope™ FT-A is a robust and versatile FT-IR analyser designed for accurate analysis of a broad range of liquid dairy and plant-based products.
It provides compositional analysis of key components including fat, protein, lactose, total solids, solids-not-fat and freezing point depression (FPD), with results available in as little as 30 seconds.
With integrated sample pre-heating and homogenisation, the FT-A is designed to handle products with different viscosities and particle characteristics without requiring additional sample preparation. Its combination of modern FT-IR technology, intuitive software and automated cleaning makes it a practical solution for routine dairy analysis.
The LactoScope FT-A can be used across different stages of the dairy value chain, from milk collection and plant receival through to processing and load-out.
Fast and accurate analysis
The FT-A provides compositional analysis in as little as 30 seconds, with typical accuracy under 0.8% CV for liquid milk.
Integrated sample preparation
Built-in sample pre-heating and homogenisation help standardise temperature and fat globule particle size before measurement, supporting accurate and repeatable results.
Handles a wide range of products
The same instrument can analyse animal and plant-based milks, creams up to 55% fat, whey, concentrates, ice-creams and yoghurt mixes, without additional user effort or sample preparation.
Automated cleaning and zeroing
Automatic clean cycles and zeros help keep the sample pumping system and measuring cell in good operating condition, supporting instrument reliability and measurement accuracy.
Dynascan™ interferometer
The patented Dynascan™ interferometer uses a fixed-mirror-pair design that does not require dynamic alignment to compensate for errors.
OpticsGuard™ technology
The OpticsGuard™ humidity shield helps protect the instrument from environmental effects, supporting increased uptime and allowing the FT-A to operate in more challenging conditions such as dairy processing plants.
Included calibrations
A range of calibrations is included with the FT-A, covering raw, standardised and processed milk, whey and cream.
Easy-to-use software
Results Plus software provides an intuitive Windows-based interface with simplified workflows, helping users get the instrument up and running with minimal training.
Remote monitoring with NetPlus™
The NetPlus™ cloud solution provides remote instrument configuration and monitoring, with the option to establish master/satellite networks for operations using multiple LactoScope instruments.
The LactoScope™ FT-A combines FT-IR spectroscopy with integrated sample preparation and analysis technologies in a single instrument.
Key elements include:
- FT-IR spectrophotometer with patented Dynascan™ interferometer
- Integrated sample pre-heater
- Integrated homogeniser
- OpticsGuard™ technology
- Automatic cleaning and zeroing
- Results Plus Windows-based software
- Included calibrations for raw, standardised and processed milk, whey and cream
- NetPlus™ cloud connectivity for remote configuration and monitoring
The instrument uses a modular construction designed to minimise vibration of the FT-IR bench, while its integrated design makes efficient use of laboratory space.
The LactoScope™ FT-A can be used throughout dairy collection, processing and quality control operations.
Milk collection
At milk collection points, the FT-A can provide compositional analysis to support fair payment to suppliers.
Plant receival
At plant receival stations, analysis can be used to check incoming milk composition and help prevent non-conforming milk from entering storage tanks.
Processing and load-out
During processing and load-out, the FT-A can help confirm product consistency and support brand compliance.
Product analysis
The instrument can analyse a broad range of products, including:
- Animal-based milk
- Plant-based milk
- Cream up to 55% fat
- Whey
- Concentrates
- Ice-creams
- Yoghurt mixes
The FT-A is designed to provide quick compositional analysis across these applications while supporting consistent and efficient dairy testing.
